Take Care

Michael spent most of his time visiting Aaliyah in the hospital. She was in critical condition and it was almost impossible for her to survive this. Aaliyah was in a deep coma and couldn't wake up even if she tried. Doctors came in and gave her medicine every time she was in distress. Michael always brought her flowers and one day, he got a visit from the doctor two months after the incident.. Michael was visiting the hospital like he usually did and was having his little conversation with Aaliyah.

Michael: Suzanne.. It's Michael again. I am praying for you.. Actually everyone is.. I want to give you everything and when you wake up, I will.... I read the letter and I'm praying that our baby survives.. I want you to know how much I love you and that I will do any and everything that I can for you. I love you so much.

Michael set the flowers down and kissed Aaliyah's forehead.

Doctor: Mr. Jackson?

Michael turned around and looked at the man.

Michael: Yes sir, I am he.

Doctor: I have some news for you..

Michael: Is it good?

Michael prayed that it was but he knew from the look on the doctors' face that it wasn't.

Doctor: No sir..

Michael sighed and sat down.

Michael: Tell me.. And please do it quickly..

Doctor: Ms. Braxton here was carrying a child.. Were you aware of that?

Michael's eyes shot open.

Michael: What do you mean, was?

Michael didn't want to hear what was coming next but he had to. He had to find out. The doctor took in some air and spoke again.

Doctor: During the repetitious stabs in Ms. Braxton's-.

Michael: Mrs. Jackson.

Michael interrupted.

Doctor: You're married?

The doctor said, taken by surprise. Michael didn't give it a second thought before he replied.

Michael: That's my beautiful wife laying peacefully in that bed.

The doctor looked at Aaliyah's hand and saw no ring but said nothing about it.

Doctor: Well.. During the-.. You know, the baby was stabbed a numerous amount of times and bled to death.. I'm sorry for your loss.

Michael was crushed. he put his head down and started to silently cry. He nodded and the doctor left. Michael walked over to Aaliyah's side and looked at her.

Michael: I see through it all. If you were awake, I know what you would say. You'd complain about how bad you look and everything else but I see past that.

Michael said laughing a little.

Michael: You may have a black eye, busted lip, and bruises but I see what's underneath all of that. I see my beautiful angel whom I love and was carrying my first child..

Michael let a tear fall down his face. He looked at her stomach and touched it very gently. He didn't want to hurt her. Michael smiled a little once he thought about them being married.

Michael: We can make another child but I know that my first child can never be replaced. I Love You.

Michael said as he ran his fingertips along the side of her face. Michael looked at Aaliyah laying there and felt his face get hot. Michael's eyes began to blur as tears streamed down his face. Michael began to think and cry harder.

Michael: I'm so sorry. I should have been there with you.. I said I'd never leave you alone again.. I'm so sorry that I lied to you. I'm sorry that you are in here. I'm sorry for not keeping my promises to you. I'm sorry for everything that has happened to you.

Michael said as his head started to hurt. Michael tried to wipe his eyes but it only made things worst. When he wiped his tears, they stung his eyes and blinded him even more to the point where he kept his eyes closed. Michael's face became red, his body became weak, his eye burned like fire, and his airways became smaller.

Michael: I'm so sorry..

Michael repetitiously said to Aaliyah. He truly was sorry.

Michael: I'll die without you baby.. Suzanne, you must live.. For me.. For us.. For our future..

Michael said taking hold of Aaliyah's hand. Although Michael couldn't see Aaliyah, he tried to look at her face. Michael caressed her face and held on firmly to her hand, never wanting to let go until she woke up.

Michael: You must live.. I Love You..

Michael whispered. Just then, Aaliyah's monitor started to beep rapidly and doctors came rushing in. They started to push Michael out as he screamed..

Michael: SUZANNE! BABY! PLEASE! LIVE!

Michael took hold of the doorway.

Doctor: Sir, you must leave now.

Michael: She needs me..

Michael just barely whispered before he let go, seeing the last horrifying glimpse of his love. Michael went away, but he didn't go home. He stayed in the waiting room.. Waiting for a miracle. He stayed out there for two hours until the doctor said that he could go back..

Doctor: Mr. Jackson?

Michael quickly stood up.

Michael: Yes? How is she?

Doctor: You may see her now.

Michael didn't waste any time getting back to Aaliyah's room. He stood beside her and slowly leaned down. Michael looked at Aaliyah's lips and kissed her like never before. It was his way of giving her everything that she needed to survive. Her heart rate increased on the monitor and she slowly gained energy back. Michael deepened their kiss by caressing her face and letting one tear fall, transferring from his face to hers. Michael gave this kiss his all and wouldn't stop. He heard her breathing get faster and harder. Michael pulled back for a moment.

Michael: Wake up baby.. I'm right here.

Michael said rubbing her shoulder.

Michael: You've been down for too long baby.. Please get up..

Aaliyah's mind started to function again and she tried to move.

----Aaliyah----

I started to feel something on my lips, then on my face. I wanted to open my eyes but I couldn't. I wanted to wrap my arms around them but I couldn't move. I wanted to do slot of things but I couldn't.. I started to breathe harder and faster.. It was then that I knew who was kissing me. They pulled back and the voice reassured me that it was who I thought. I heard his voice and it was sweet. He rubbed my shoulder making me think that his hands were everywhere and I tried to move. I thought that I moved my eyes but then I heard his voice again but I knew what he said this time.

Michael: Please get up..

I tried and felt my hand move slightly. I tried harder and I felt my eyes move. I knew that Michael was smiling when he started to talk to me again.

Michael: That's it baby.. Keep moving.

He encouraged me but it was getting harder and harder to move. "I can't!" I felt like saying that to him but I couldn't do that either. I started to give up when I couldn't move anything else.. I stopped moving..

Michael: No.. Baby don't stop giving up. Do it for us.. For our future.. Please.

I tried to say, "I can't move, Michael!" to him but it only can out as a low mumble. I was surprised that I could even mumble. Michael's eyes lit up and a smile curled upon his lips.

Michael: That's it baby. Wake up.

I opened my eyes and I saw him smiling down at me. Michael caressed my cheek and kissed me again. I tried to smile but only half of my face would work. Michael grinned at me and made a goofy face to cheer me up. I laughed lightly and tried to speak again.

Suesie: Doctor..

I said slurring my words. Michael nodded and went to get one. I waited patiently and the doctor rushed into the room towards me.

Doctor: Why didn't you get us the second she awakened? Something bad could have seriously happened to her.

Michael: I'm sorry, I just wanted to be the first person that she saw when she woke up.

The doctor sighed and started to head towards the door.

Doctor: She's in good condition now, but we're going to keep her a little while longer.

Michael didn't listen to the doctor, he just came over to me again and held me close.

Michael: I missed you so much.

Suesie: I missed you too.

I said still slurring my words. Michael looked down at me and smiled.

Michael: I love you so much. This time, I'm NEVER leaving you alone.

Suesie: I'm fine.

I saw a tear find its way down Michael's cheek as he shook his head.

Michael: Never again..

Suesie: Michael..

I said touching his puffy face. Michael looked at me with a serious expression upon his face.

Michael: Do you love me?

What kind of a question is that?

Suesie: You know I do.

And he knows this!

Michael: Do you want what I talked to you about?

I tried to remember what he was talking about.. But I couldn't.

Suesie: Tell me again.. It's been so long.

Michael: Do you want to get married? Do you want to let me hold you until the moon appears and make love to you every night? Do you want to start a family with me? Do you want to love me forever?

I looked at Michael baffled but I answered.

Suesie: Yes..

Michael: Then let's not do this anymore.. I want us to start a new life together somewhere away from all this chaos.

Suesie: Wait a minute, Michael. What are you saying?

I said starting to smile.

Michael: Marry me.

I looked down but Michael made me look at him again. A tear slid down my cheek and Michael looked serious about this.

Michael: Marry me Suzanne. Be my wife so that you will never be alone and always know love.

Suesie: I love you-.

Michael: But do you love me enough?

Michael said cutting me off. I looked at him and kissed him.

Suesie: Yes..

Michael: Yes?..

Michael said asking what I said yes to.

Suesie: Mrs. Aaliyah Jackson sounds beautiful.

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